Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato celebrated Earth Day by joining more than 60 volunteers with National Grid to help beautify Ellsworth Allen Park in Farmingdale. Volunteers planted over 90 trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers throughout the park, including at the 9/11 Memorial, the Veteran’s Memorial Playground and the Walk of Heroes. They also painted at the property and helped clear the grounds for residents to enjoy. The event was organized through National Grid’s Project C Commitment to Communities program, which supports clean energy and sustainability through neighborhood development projects.

 

“Earth Day is a reminder than we all have a role to play in protecting and preserving the environment, and we thank these dedicated volunteers for their outpouring of energy, enthusiasm and commitment to helping preserve the world’s national resources for future generations,” said Supervisor Saladino.

 

Officials were joined by National Grid External Affairs Director Brian Sapp, Jerome Bost of Local 1049 who represents National Grid employees, and local state representatives. National Grid hosts various volunteerism efforts and exceptional Earth Day initiatives to protect and preserve the environment.

 

“We are so grateful to the volunteers at National Grid for helping to spruce up this beautiful park, and for their commitment to caring for our environment,” said Councilman Imbroto. “Any residents interested in volunteer projects throughout the Town hosts throughout the year at various facilities can visit www.oysterbaytown.com/enviornment for details.”